5080 Adam

The Hebrew word “adam” is used both for “man” in general and also as the personal name of the first man that God created. It sounds like the word “adamah”, meaning “ground”.

Dictionary of Bible Themes Scripture index copyright Martin H. Manser, 2009. As Editor, Martin Manser wishes to thank all those who compiled or edited the NIV Thematic Study Bible, on which this work is based.